Neurologic Examination

Cranial Nerve Examination

• CN II (optic): visual fields; pupillary reaction and accommodation
• CN III, IV, VI (Oculomotor, Trochlear, Abducens): extraocular movements; convergence
• CN V (trigeminal): sensory (sharp) and motor (clenches teeth while examiner palpates masseter and temporalis)
• CN VII (facial): smile, frown, puff cheeks, raise eyebrows, shut eyes while examiner attempts to pry them open
• CN VIII (auditory): finger rubs
• CN IX and X (glossopharyngeal, vagus): articulation; "ah" and note palate movement
• CN XI (accessory): shoulder shrug and neck strength against resistance
• CN XII (hypoglossal): stick out the tongue and move side to side